One of my latest vintage appliance finds

[maytag85]

Since this forum index is decided for small and miscellaneous appliances, here’s my latest find. A early 1970’s Windsor (manufactured by Lakewood) box fan in a turquoise/robin egg blue color.

Not entirely a fan collector, but always try to snatch these up whenever possible. There will probably be more as time passes on.

Just thought I’d share since it’s something different.

 

[cfz2882]

very cool,,,

the 3-blade versions had a distinctive throb vs the 5 or 7 blade versions,

 

[maytag85]

Reply #1

The world famous Lakewood P-23 startup sound is there, but seems to be somewhat faint or it’s just my first time hearing it in real life. Definitely a powerful fan, been using it on low since it’s THAT powerful on the high speed.

 

[petek]

Who doesn't like a vintage box fan. I've a vintage Kenmore I use in the summer to help circulate the a/c upstairs. As well as a newer Lasko we use on the back covered patio in the summer on those hot still days

 

[maytag85]

Reply #3

Doesn’t your Kenmore have a thermostat on it or not? Some of them came with a thermostat along with having the ability to reverse to exhaust air out a window or to redirect the air in a different direction if it’s near a doorway for example.

 

[petek]

Yes it has a t-stat but no reversing

 

[maytag85]

Reply #5

Ahh. More than likely a MOL model. While these older fans would be expensive if they were to be made and sold in stores tomorrow, they would be more than worth it since they’d last a long, long time and could probably get away without having to use the air conditioning until absolutely necessary. Only things they’d need would be a cleaning and oiling every now and again.

 

[daveamkrayoguy]

Brings back memories of the Grants box fan we had and the Kmart one at my grandparents...

Fun talking and singing through them running too...

-- Dave

 

[maytag85]

Reply #7

Believe Grants Bradford were a rebadged Lakewood with metal grills. Blades may have been painted as well.

 

[cjd]

Nice fan!

- Chris